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JLD’s Milestone Luncheon’s VIP Reception Was Overwhelming While Martha Stewart Chat Started With An Oops

May 24, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

There were 1,500 expected for the Junior League of Dallas’s Milestone Luncheon on Thursday, April 21, at the Anatole. It was an especially big deal as the JLD Dallas approached its 100 birthday on Wednesday, May 4, for the organization of volunteers.  The luncheon was sort of a warm up leading to Saturday's gala at the Anatole. But the 11 a.m. VIP reception in the Wedgwood … [Read more...] about JLD’s Milestone Luncheon’s VIP Reception Was Overwhelming While Martha Stewart Chat Started With An Oops

Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute

Mar 24, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea

Mar 23, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris decided that the organization’s 70th anniversary would be the perfect time to honor the past chairs who had provided more than $175M for Dallas County children’s charities. It was the ideal occasion that brought together more than 25 of the past chairs and dozens and dozens of committee members for a formal tea that even Violet … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea

MySweetWishList: Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon

Dec 21, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Junior League of Dallas (JLD) Centennial Milestones Luncheon Co-Chairs Lydia Novakov and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham, “The Junior League of Dallas’ wish this holiday season is for the community to make plans to attend the Centennial Milestones Luncheon, which will be held Thursday, April 21, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. “We are excited to welcome American … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon

JUST IN: Milestones Luncheon To Celebrate JLD’s Centennial Year With Novakov Gals, Former 1st Lady And A Community Leader

Jun 21, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

In addition to the Snell and Layton ladies, another mother-daughter combo will team up for a major fundraising event in 2022. Isabell Novakov Higginbotham will chair the Junior League of Dallas’ Centennial Milestone Luncheon with her mom Lydia Novakov serving as sustaining chair. While the Milestone Luncheon is not 100 years old, the Junior League of Dallas is and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Milestones Luncheon To Celebrate JLD’s Centennial Year With Novakov Gals, Former 1st Lady And A Community Leader

Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation

Apr 8, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As North Texas is slowly opening up, today marked the officially closing of the books for Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith. After a decade of rallying her North Texas Giving Day team to provide an astonishing $342M+ for North Texas non-profits, plus creating a pop-up effort that garnered nearly $80M for non-profits impacted by COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Gave Susan Swan Smith An Outdoor Send-Off As She Moves To Head Up My Possibilities Foundation

Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

Feb 17, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In

JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair

Aug 5, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite COVID-19 seeming to dominate headlines, area foundations are making news themselves. The latest is the generous Hoblitzelle Foundation that has just revealed three newsworthy developments. First is that Karen Shuford has just been elected to be the Foundation’s first female chair in its 78-year history. Other officers elected to three-year terms are Jere Thompson Jr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair

The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease

Nov 28, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease

Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute

Nov 26, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

To kick off the Momentous Institute's annual Changing the Odds annual conference (Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25), a dinner chaired by Ann Shaw and Carlos Peña was held at the Omni Dallas on Wednesday, October 23. Featuring Equal Justice Initiative Founder/Executive Director Bryan Stevenson as the keynote speaker, the crowd of more than 400 included Salesmanship … [Read more...] about Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute

Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse

Sep 27, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

If Dallas has a sweetheart, it’s Lindalyn Adams. And while, as one person said, she may not have been a native Dallasite, she got here as fast as possible. And in Lindalyn's case, she was three months old when her folks brought her to Big D. But from that time on she has been on a mission to celebrate and protect Dallas’ legacy. On Wednesday, September 11, more than 100 … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse

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